Meet Abigail's Garden
music that inspires, heals and makes you giggle!
Lively, fun & friendly!
Hello and welcome to the world of Abigail’s Garden!
Tish Brown and Laurie Haines Reese are two sisters who have been making music together since childhood. Nearly as close in age as Irish twins (we never say who's older!), we’ve grown into a Celtic folk band rooted in tradition and creativity. Our journey has led us to perform at a wide variety of venues—from intimate weddings and local clubs to bustling folk festivals—captivating audiences with our engaging sets.
We blend genres seamlessly, showcasing our skills on the fiddle, cello, guitar, and vocals. As an acoustic folk duo based in Pennsylvania, we bring years of experience and a passion for music that resonates deeply. Our performances leave a lasting impression, inviting you to join us on a musical adventure filled with emotion, energy, and connection.
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When you listen to our music, you’ll be transported far beyond the ordinary. Picture a landscape rich with emotion, where Celtic melodies meet gypsy rhythms, and the air is filled with the playful energy of jigs and the haunting beauty of ballads. Our songs span a wide scope, going from the fun audience participation of “Whisky in the Jar,” to songs like “Danny Boy” and "Far Away" that invite you to savor every note. The duo’s original compositions add a personal touch to their set, showcasing their individual talents and collective creativity. Our original compositions, like Tish's lively “Ukulele Blues” and Laurie’s happy “The Monk’s March,” add a unique twist to our repertoire. These original pieces are enriched by the duo's unique vocal harmonies and inventive arrangements, making them a delightful complement to well-loved classics. With each song, the audience is invited to share in the journey, feeling the joy, sorrow, and whimsy that music can evoke.
Each performance is a vibrant tapestry woven from the threads of our diverse musical influences, creating an experience that lingers long after the final note has been played.
Irish/Celtic, Folk & much more...
This lovely duo weaves an enchanting tapestry of sound that transports audiences to far-off lands and timeless moments. Their repertoire is an impressive blend of genres, from the haunting melodies of Celtic tunes to the spirited energy of gypsy rhythms. Each song is handpicked for it’s ability to evoke emotion, whether it’s the playful energy of a lively jig or the contemplative beauty of a heart-wrenching ballad. The result is a captivating show that resonates with listeners, leaving them humming long after the last note fades away.
The instrumentation of Abigail’s Garden is as diverse as the songs they play. With the cello’s rich tones, the ukulele’s bright strumming, and the fiddle’s lively flourishes, each performance is a vibrant collage of sound. Have you ever heard Johnny Cash performed with a cello and uke?? Get ready! Musical surprises abound, from lively anthems like “Tell Me Ma” and “Whiskey in the Jar” to the haunting harmonies of “Danny Boy” and “The Parting Glass.” The seamless interplay between musicians creates an experience that feels both intimate and grand. The ability to shift effortlessly between moods keeps the audience on their toes, absorbing every moment.
From the intimate setting of local clubs to the expansive atmosphere of festivals, Abigail’s Garden creates an environment of excitement and connection. Their performances are more than just concerts; they are immersive experiences that invite audience interaction and engagement. It’s possible to visit Sweden with the lovely “Boda Waltz”, Scotland with “Flowers of Edinburgh” and Ireland with “The Moonshiner” all in the same performance, always with a quick return home with a heart-warming rendition of “God Bless America”. Each concert is a celebration of music’s ability to unite and heal people, transcending language and culture. At any concert, you may hear cover songs from Celtic artists like the rebel Christy Moore in “Ride On” to Dougie MacLean in “Caledonia” and Irish classics like “Molly Malone” to oldies like Roger Miller’s “King of the Road” and “You are My Sunshine.” Tunes may even venture beyond jigs and reels into the energetic styles of Dropkick Murphys and Jethro Tull as a reminder that music is a universal language, one that brings us together in joy, reflection and FUN!!
Our Influences
With our diverse sound, we have lots of influences. Here are a few of our favorites!
Celtic & Irish Folk
Clannad – Ethereal Celtic harmonies with a mix of traditional and contemporary sounds
Altan – Lively Irish reels and jigs with beautiful, expressive vocals
Solas – A rich, polished Celtic sound blending instrumental virtuosity and strong vocals
The Chieftains – Traditional Irish music with a timeless feel
Dervish – High-energy reels and heartfelt ballads with a classic folk style
Classical & Instrumental
Loreena McKennitt – A fusion of Celtic, classical, and world music with harp and ethereal vocals
Órla Fallon – Harp-centered, delicate Irish melodies with a classical touch
Turlough O’Carolan (historically speaking) – Blind Irish harper/composer from the 1600’s
Folk & Acoustic
The Gothard Sisters – A modern Celtic-folk trio with fiddle, guitar, and lively rhythms
Celtic Woman – Traditional Irish, Celtic
Julie Fowlis – Traditional Scottish and Gaelic folk with a beautifully pure vocal tone
The Bothy Band – A dynamic mix of Irish folk with strong instrumental arrangements
Joan Baez – Known for her pure, clear voice and storytelling through folk ballads
Judy Collins – A mix of traditional folk, classical influences, and Celtic-inspired songs
Jean Ritchie – A pioneer of Appalachian folk music with strong ties to traditional British and Irish ballads
Sandy Denny (Fairport Convention) – A folk-rock influence with hauntingly beautiful vocals
Mary Black – A quintessential Irish folk singer with a heartfelt, expressive style
Maddy Prior (Steeleye Span) – A fusion of traditional English folk and more modern folk-rock
Crossover & Unique Sounds
Secret Garden – A mix of Celtic, classical, and cinematic sounds
Anúna – Classical choral arrangements of Irish traditional music
Celtic Meets Bluegrass
We Banjo 3 – A fantastic fusion of Irish traditional music and American bluegrass ("Celtgrass") with driving rhythms and tight harmonies
Solas – While primarily Irish folk, they incorporate bluegrass-style instrumentation and arrangements
The Duhks – A mix of folk, bluegrass, and Celtic with strong instrumental and vocal elements
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy – A blend of Cape Breton fiddling (closely related to Irish styles) with bluegrass energy
Eileen Ivers – A world-class Irish fiddler who often fuses traditional tunes with bluegrass and Americana elements
Cherish the Ladies – An all-female Irish-American group that occasionally incorporates Appalachian and bluegrass influences
Flogging Molly (on the folkier side of their music) – A mix of Irish folk, bluegrass, and punk influences
What Sets Us Apart
Our Songs
Irish, Celtic, Americana, Folk & More...
Abigail’s Garden weaves an enchanting tapestry of sound that transports listeners to far-off lands and timeless moments. Our repertoire spans the haunting melodies of Irish traditional songs to the spirited energy of folk harmony groups and roots music artists. Whether it’s a contemplative ballad or a foot-stomping anthem, each song is handpicked for its ability to evoke genuine emotion.
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When you listen to Abigail’s Garden, you’ll be transported far beyond the ordinary. Picture a landscape rich with feeling, where traditional folk music, Celtic melodies, gypsy rhythms and Classical music meet. The air fills with the playful energy of jigs and the haunting beauty of ballads. Our songs span a wide scope—from audience participation favorites like “Whiskey in the Jar” to timeless classics like “Danny Boy” and Bach’s "Prelude in G" that invite you to savor every note.
Our original compositions, such as Tish's lively “Ukulele Blues” and Laurie’s cheerful “The Monk’s March,” add a signature touch to our repertoire. Enriched by inventive arrangements and lush vocal harmonies, these songs reflect both our personal influences and shared joy in making music together.
Our Shows
Venues large and small…
Each performance is a vibrant tapestry woven from the threads of our diverse influences, offering a unique experience that lingers long after the final note.
Musical surprises abound—from energetic anthems like “Tell Me Ma” and “Whiskey in the Jar” to the haunting harmonies of “Danny Boy” and “Fields of Athenry.” The seamless interplay between musicians makes each show feel both intimate and grand.
Our Shows-more...
We move effortlessly between moods, keeping audiences engaged with every moment.
Whether we’re performing in cozy community halls, folk music concerts in Pennsylvania, or outdoor festivals, Abigail’s Garden brings warmth, joy, and meaning to every stage. Our concerts are immersive experiences—celebrations of music’s ability to unite and heal. Audiences can journey from Sweden with “Boda Waltz”, to Scotland with “Flowers of Edinburgh,” from Ireland with “The Moonshiner”, and back home with a heartfelt “God Bless America.”
Alongside traditional tunes, we love covering folk and Celtic legends—from Christy Moore’s “Ride On” and Dougie MacLean’s “Caledonia” to Irish classics like “Molly Malone” and Americana favorites like Roger Miller’s “King of the Road.” You might even catch us channeling the energy of the Dropkick Murphys or Jethro Tull!
Our Instrumentation
Vocals, Cello, Fiddle, Guitar (and
sometimes Piano and Ukulele)
Our instrumentation is as diverse and dynamic as our musical roots. We blend the rich, soulful tones of the cello with the sparkle of fiddle, the steady heartbeat of guitar, and the occasional sweet strum of ukulele. And when there’s a piano nearby, you just might catch Tish adding some keys into the mix, lending warmth, rhythm, or a touch of elegance depending on the moment.
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Whether we’re playing a haunting Celtic melody, a toe-tapping bluegrass tune, or a stirring classical piece, our arrangements are handcrafted to bring each song to life.
We love exploring the intersections of musical genres, mixing old-world charm with new-world flair. From Bach to bluegrass, Irish jigs to Appalachian ballads, our setlists reflect our passion for storytelling and musical connection. One moment, you might hear a Baroque cello solo; the next, a reimagined Johnny Cash tune performed by two women with guitar and cello — and yes, it works! Our sound is both familiar and refreshingly original, inviting audiences to tap their toes, sing along, or simply pause and soak it in.
Abigail’s Garden is more than a band — we’re a celebration of connection through music. Rooted in Pennsylvania, we bring warmth, humor, and harmony to every performance, whether we’re playing a cozy brewery, a lively street fair, a historic chapel, or a retirement home full of music-loving seniors. Our goal is to make every show feel like a musical gathering with old friends, where the laughter is easy, the harmonies are heartfelt, and every note tells a story.
Music is truly a universal language that connects us all.
Check out our Songs!
If you don't see your favorites listed, let us know and we'll do our best to add them!
Irish/Celtic--Song List
Abigail Judge
Ae Fond Kiss
All for Me Grog
Arran Boat Song
Ashgrove
Auld Lang Syne
Auld Triangle-Pogues
Banish Misfortune
Barnyards of Delgaty
Blackberry Blossom
Boggy Road to Lisdoonvaarna
Bonnie Blue Flag
Boys of Bluehill
Butterfly
Caledonia
Childgrove
Cliffs of Moher
Cluck Old Hen
Cold Frosty Morning
Cuckoo’s Nest
Danny Boy
Darby’s Jig
Down by the Sally Gardens
Down the Brae
Drunken Sailor
Fields of Athenry
Finnegan’s Wake
Flowers of Edinburgh
Foggy Dew
Gael-MacLean (Last of the Mohicans)
Gilderoy
Greensleeves
Greensleeves & Yellow Lace
Harvest Home
I’ll Tell Me Ma
Jacky Tar
Jefferson & Liberty
Jenny Pluck Pears
Johnny’s Gone to France
June Apple
June Apple
Katy’s Rambles
Kendall’s Waltz
Kesh Jig
Kiss Me I’m Irish-Gaelic Storm
Kitchen Girl
Liberty
Lincoln & Liberty
Loch Laven Castle
Mairi’s Wedding
Merrily Kiss the Quaker
Midnight on the Water
Off to California
Over the Waterfall
Petronella
Planxty Fanny Po’er
Planxty Irwin
Red-Haired Boy
Ride On-Christy Moore
Rights of Man
Rocky Road to Dublin
Shipping Up to Boston
Simple Gifts
Skye Boat Song
Southwind
St Anne’s Reel
Star of the County Down
When Irish Eyes are Smiling
Whisky in the Jar
Wild Mountain Thyme
Wild Rover
Originals--Song List
A Beautiful Place
All That is Good
A New Love
Abigail’s Garden
Abigail’s Jigg
Acorn Waltz
Adrian
Alone I Ride
All About Me Song
Another Whisky Song
Avelline
Blue and Gray
Blues Just Ain’t For Me
Bunny Rabbit
Can’t Stop A Girl
Changes (Life’s Lullaby)
Charlie Brown Blues
China Doll
Cinco De Mayo Song
Comfy Love
Darby’s Jig
Fly Away
Forever More
Gonna Get Over You
Good Enough for Me
Hope is Here
Kendal’s Waltz
Lazy River
Monk’s March
My Baby (Wants to Dance With Me)
Oh, Whiskey Road
Liam
Love Came Around
Olivette’s Waltz
Season of White
Prettiest Song
Smile
Tiger Lily
Travellin’ Sam
Ukulele Blues
Wake Up
Whiskey Road
Whole Lotta Blue
Pop/Rock/Other--Song List
500 Miles-Peter, Paul & Mary
A Married Life/Up-Giacchino
A Sky Full of Stars-Coldplay
Acony Bell-Gillian Welch
Addams Family
Alabama Jubilee
All of Me-John Legend
Angel Band
Angel From Montgomery-John Prine
Angeline the Baker
Back Home Again-John Denver
Battle Cry of Freedom
Before I Met You-Carl Smith
Blue Eyes Cryin in the Rain-Willie Nelson
Blue Ridge Cabin Home
Boda Waltz (Swedish)
Bonnie Blue Flag
Bye Bye Love-Everly Brothers
Chicken Reel/Turkey in the Straw
Color My World-Chicago
Dust in the Wind
Girl I Left Behind/Year of Jubilo/Garry Owen
Golden Slippers
I Wish It would Rain-Griffith
Lonesome Feeling
Long Black Veil-Dill-Wilkin
Miserlou
Munsters Theme
Panhandle Rag
Ring of Fire-June Carter Cash
Shipping Up to Boston/Locomotive Breath
Simple Gifts
Take Me Home, Country Roads-John Denver
You Ain’t Nothing But a Hound Dog-Elvis
Weddings--Song List
A New Love-Tom Reese
A Thousand Years (from Twilight)
A Time for Us (from Romeo & Juliet)
A Whole New World (from Alladin)
Adagio-Lovland (Secret Garden)
Ae Fond Kiss (Scottish)
Air on the G String-Bach
Air-Handel
All of Me-John Legend
Allegro Giocoso-Mozart
Alleluia-JS Bach
Alleluia: O Praise the Lord Most Holy-Bach
Andante Moderato-Pasquini
Annie’s Song-John Denver
Aria: Andantino Cantible-Bach
Aria: My Heart Ever Faithful-Bach
At Last-Etta James
Ave Maria-Bach
Ave Maria-Schubert
Ayre-Purcell
Beautiful Dreamer-Stephen Foster
Beauty & the Beast-Menken
Boda Waltz
Brandenburg #3-Bach
Bridal Chorus-Wagner
Caledonia (Scottish)
Can You Feel the Love Tonight (from Lion King)
Can’t Help Falling in Love-Elvis
Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You-Andy Williams
Canon in D-Pachelbel
Colour My World
Come By the Hills
Come Give Me Your Hand
Concerning Hobbits
Correntes-Corelli
Count on Me-Bruno Mars
Crazy Love-van Morrison
Crazy Love-Poco
Down by the Salley Gardens
Edelweiss (from Sound of Music)
Eine Kleine-Mozart
Emily’s Waltz
Every Breath You Take-Sting
Fanfare-Couperin
Fascination-Marchetti
Fields of Gold-Sting
Gavotte-Corelli
Golden Hour-Jvke
Hallelujah-Buckley
Heart & Soul
Hey Good Lookin’
How Sweet It Is-James Taylor
I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing (from Armageddon)
I Only Have Eyes for You-Sinatra/Garfunkel
I Will Always Love You-Dolly Parton/Whitney Houston
I Won’t Give Up-Jason Mraz
I’ve Got You Under My Skin-Cole Porter
Impertinence-Handel
Islands in the Stream-Dolly Parton
It’s Only a Paper Moon-Arlen
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring-Bach
La Ci Darem La Mano/Don Giovanni-Mozart
La Partida
La Rejouissance-Handel
La Vie en Rose-Edith Piaff
Largo/New World-Dvorak
Largo/Winter/Four Seasons-Vivaldi
Love is a Many Splendored Thing
Love Me Do-Beatles
Love Me Tender-Elvis Presley
Make You Feel My Love-Adele
Marry Me-Pat Monahan/Train
Marry You-Bruno Mars
Masterpiece (from Masterpiece Theatre)-Mouret
Minuet in G-Bach
Minuet-Telemann
Moon River-Mercer
Moonlight Sonata-Beethoven
Morning Has Broken
Musette-Bach
Musical Pastime-Rathgeber
My Love-Tony Hatch/Petula Clark
Over the Rainbow
Passacaglia-Boccherini
Passacaglia-Handel
Perfect-Ed Sheeran
Polonaise-Bach
Prelude in G-Bach
Prelude-Waltheir
Rigadon-Rameau
Rigaudon-Couperin
River Flows in You-Yirumi
Salut d’Amour-Elgar
Sarabande-Bach
Sarastro’s Aria/Magic Flute-Mozart
Sheep May Safely Graze-Bach
Siciliano-Bach
Simple Gifts
Simple Gifts
Sky Full of Stars-Coldplay
Skye Boat (from Outlanders)
Somewhere My Love (from Dr Zhivago)
Spring (from Four Seasons)-Vivaldi
Stand by Me
Stardust-Carmichael
Sunrise, Sunset-Bock
Swan-Saint-Saens
That’s Amore-Dean Martin
The Rose
There is Love (Wedding Song)-Peter, Paul & Mary
Thinking Out Loud-Ed Sheeran
Time in a Bottle-Jim Croce
Trumpet Tune-Purcell
Turning Page (from Twilight)
Two Becoming One-Jonathan Martin
Unchained Melody-Elvis (from Ghost)
Universe-Kelsea Ballerini
Waltz/Violin Concerto-Mendelssohn
Water Music Suite (Air, Bouree, Hornpipe, Finale)
Wedding March-Mendelssohn
Wedding March-Mendelssohn
When I Fall in Love
When I’m 64-Beatles
Wonderful World
Yellow (Coldplay)
Young Prince & Princess/Scheherazade-Rimsky-Korsakov
Classical--Song List
16th Century Airs
Air on the G String-Bach
Air-Handel
Allegro Giocoso-Mozart
Alleluia: O Praise the Lord Most Holy-Bach
Andante Moderato-Pasquini
Aria: Andantino Cantible-Bach
Aria: My Heart Ever Faithful-Bach
Ave Maria-Bach
Ave Maria-Schubert
Ayre-Purcell
Bee and Clover-Beibel
Brandenburg #3-Bach
Bridal Chorus-Wagner
Canon in D-Pachelbel
Correntes-Corelli
Fanfare-Couperin
Funeral March for a Marionette-Gounod
Gavotte-Corelli
Impertinence-Handel
King’s March-Clarke
La Ci Darem La Mano/Don Giovanni-Mozart
La Partida
La Rejouissance-Handel
Largo/New World-Dvorak
Largo/Winter/Four Seasons-Vivaldi
Masterpiece/Masterpiece Theatre-Mouret
Minuet in G-Bach
Minuet-Telemann
Moonlight Sonata-Beethoven
Musette-Bach
Musical Pastime-Rathgeber
Passacaglia-Boccherini
Polonaise-Bach
Prelude in G-Bach
Prelude-Waltheir
Rigadon-Rameau
Rigaudon-Couperin
Sarastro’s Aria/Magic Flute-Mozart
Sheep May Safely Graze-Bach
Siciliano-Bach
Simple Gifts (V)
Spring/Four Seasons-Vivaldi
Swan-Saint-Saens
Waltz/Violin Concerto-Mendelssohn
Water Music Suite (Air, Bouree, Hornpipe, Finale)
Young Prince & Princess/Scheherazade-Rimsky-Korsakov
Retirement Centers--Song List
-- This is a general list. We do requests and have special programs for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Halloween, Patriotic, St Patrick’s Day and more. A lecture/demonstration can be added to any program.--
500 Miles-Peter, Paul & Mary
Ain’t Misbehavin’-Fats Waller
Ain’t She Sweet-Gene Austin
Alabama Jubilee
All of Me-Simon/Marks
Amazing Grace
America the Beautiful
Angel Band
Annie’s Song-John Denver
Auld Lang Syne-Scottish
Back Home Again-John Denver
Battle Cry of Freedom
Battle Hymn of the Republic
Beautiful Dreamer-Stephen Foster
Beer Barrel Polka
Before I Met You-Carl Smith
Bicycle Built for Two
Bill Bailiey
Blessed Assurance
Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain-Willie Nelson
Blue Skies-Irving Berlin
Boda Waltz (Swedish)
Buffalo Gals
By the Light of the Silvery Moon
Bye Bye Love-Everly Brothers
Camptown Races-Stephen Foster
Can’t Help Falling in Love-Elvis
Catch a Falling Star
Chim Chim Cheree (from Mary Poppins)
Clementine
Crawdad Song
Crazy-Willie Nelson/Patsy Cline
Danny Boy
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore-Duke Ellington
Down in the Valley-Burl Ives
Edelweiss (from Sound of Music)
Georgia-Ray Charles/Willie Nelson
Girl I Left Behind/Year of Jubilo/Garry Owen
God Bless America-Irving Berlin
Golden Slippers
Goodnight, Irene
Grandma’s Feather Bed-John Denver
Happy Birthday
Happy Trails-Rogers & Evans
Hey Good Lookin’
How Great Thou Art
How Much is that Doggie in the Window?
I Left My Heart in San Francisco-Cress/Cory
I’ll Be Seeing You
I’ll Take You Home Again, Kathleen
I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles
I’ve Been Working on the Railroad
I’ve Got You Under My Skin-Porter
If I Had a Hammer
In the Garden
In the Good Old Summertime
Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho
King of the Road
La Vie en Rose-Edith Piaff
Let Me Call You Sweetheart
Long Black Veil-Dill/Wilkin
Meet Me in St. Louis
Miserlou
Munsters Theme/Addams Family
My Old Kentucky Home-Stephen Foster
Nearer My God to Thee
Night and Day-Cole Porter
Oh Susannah-Stephen Foster
Old Rugged Cross
Onward Christian Soldiers
Over the Rainbow
Panhandle Rag
Polly Wolly Doodle-Stephen Foster
Red River Valley
Ring of Fire-June Carter Cash
Santa Lucia
Sentimental Journey-Green/Brown/Homer
Simple Gifts
Stormy Weather-Harold Arlen
Summertime-George Gershwin
Take Me Home, Country Roads-John Denver
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Tennessee Waltz
These Boots Were Made for Walkin’-Nancy Sinatra
Turkey in the Straw
We Got Love-Don Williams
You Are My Sunshine
Vocals, guitar, fiddle
Tish is a vibrant force in the world of music, seamlessly blending her passions for both healthcare and artistry. Her journey began with the heartfelt creation of the song, "Abigail's Garden," that paints the beauty of nature and connection, setting the stage for an impressive repertoire that has grown to include over 20 original ... more
Vocals, cello, electric cello
Laurie’s journey through the world of music has been nothing short of a vibrant tapestry of experiences, woven with threads of passion, dedication, and an insatiable curiosity for new sounds. From her roots in Lancaster, PA, she has cultivated a rich musical life, embracing the cello ...more
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